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Sarasota's malaria mosquito alert could be lifted in early September

The mosquito-borne illness alert will remain in place until the area has gone about eight weeks without new cases, a spokesperson says.

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Sarasota County sees a seventh confirmed case of malaria

Sarasota and Manatee counties have been under a mosquito-borne illness alert since June 19 due to an outbreak of the disease.

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Health officials confirm second case of malaria in Sarasota, Manatee

Health officials said the individual is being treated for the disease. This follows a different case that was announced in late May.

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Amid a malaria outbreak, here's how to avoid mosquitoes on July 4th

Sarasota County recommends that you avoid being outside from after dusk to sunrise. If you are outside, wear repellant and long sleeves and pants.

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Sarasota County malaria cases prompt statewide mosquito advisory

Four individuals in Sarasota County have been treated for malaria and have recovered.

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Second case of malaria confirmed in the Sarasota-Manatee area

Health officials said the individual is being treated for the disease. This follows a different case that was announced in late May.

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Health officials confirm second case of malaria in Sarasota, Manatee

Health officials said the individual is being treated for the disease. This follows a different case that was announced in late May.

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Lido Casino Beach in Sarasota under no swim advisory

The amount of enterococcus bacteria found during water quality testing on Monday was above acceptable limits, according to the FDOH.

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Coronavirus: Sarasota County has been seeing a slight increase in cases

The Florida Department of Health reported 450 COVID-19 cases in Sarasota County for the week ending last Thursday, Jan. 5.

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Health Department posts red tide advisories from Nokomis to Longboat Key

New advisory comes just a week after receding levels of red tide prompted an end to a monthlong advisory.

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